You just have to have a matching red to go with your blu-ray huh?

I don't blame you!

I will have your basic Micro Chrome Kit in Monday's mail...





wtfman911, same goes for your Micro Chrome Kit with 'Hot' option. (set at 130mA's - blu-ray test load)

Hope to see some more pictures!


Jay

What 10440 battery are you using link me please the ones I found were around 300ma sadly.
If you used a ultrafire from what I found you would have 15 minutes of battery life.

I got my 10440 batteries from DX. They are 600maH.........rob

Ultrafire overate they're batterlies like WL overates there lasers.

The ultrafires are around 300maH not 600maH it's been tested.
http://www.candlepowerforums.com/vb/...93#post1633093

I think this build is better suited for blueray..

Actually, with a FlexDrive, you will be fine with a red as well as a blu-ray.

Although you won't be setting your blu-ray as high, (current)

...the FlexDrive won't have to draw extra current in order to boost voltage for a red diode, like it does for a blu-ray. Since the red diode only takes around 2 volts, and the blu-ray takes around 5 volts.

You can test current draw by putting your DMM probes from the negative end of the battery, to the host.

I did some current draw tests on 10280 batteries with blu-ray vs red using FlexDrives on my Key Chain builds...

See here:
http://laserpointerforums.com/laser_...p?p=475354#136
Jay

Interesting it draws less current then the test load saying with red but more with blueray.

Looks like a 6x in this build at 200mw with 405-gi lens have a tad over 30 minutes at full power in this build.

On my 10280 (200mAh) Key chain 6X build, I figure about 30 minutes or so...

But the 10440 is almost twice as long. I would hope it has at least twice the capacity if not more.

A FlexDrive/blu-ray/single battery build is interesting... when the battery begins to drop in voltage, it will need to draw even more current to 'boost' to the approximate 5 volts needed by the diode.

So the current draw will increase as the battery drains.

But these lithium batteries are impressive. The rule of thumb is a 1C max. charge rate, and a 2C discharge. (I believe) So if it is a 600mAh battery, you would want to keep it to 1.2 amps current draw. But a 1C draw, will be much better for the battery!

But I tested a green module with a tiny 10180 (90mAh), and it ran that thing, even though it took over 400mA's current draw!
Jay

But is yours around 30 minutes full power.

My key chain 6X?

I always recharge it before it ever runs all the way down, but I am guessing about 30 minutes.

I have it set at 183mA's. It is a 'freak' 6X diode that gives me 268mW's at that current! (405-G-1 glass lens)

I chose the highest efficiency diode I could find for this key chain build, because of the 10280 battery...
Jay

Ok cool.

Hey if you have my 405-G-1 glass lens mod with this build in a 6X or an 8X, you may be interested in this... (phoenix77 asked me if I could make one for the Micro Chrome) Good idea Rob!

I've got a Micro Chrome EzFocus Adapter now!



These are $20 dollars plus shipping...



phoenix77, I am shipping yours tomorrow...

Let me know how it works out!
Jay

Now you need to make a 10x beam expander adaptor! :P

hey jay can this host use a meridith module?

I believe a Meredith module would slide right in there! It is about the same diameter as the sleeve that I make for the AixiZ...

But now I have not tried the build with a Meredith module, so I do not know how the length will work out...

It is very tight on space, and I know that a Meredith is longer than the 'business end' of an AixiZ.

Note: I have a Meredith Glass lens modification fit for AixiZ:
FS: Meredith Glass Lenses Fit For AixiZ! +20% Red! - Laser Pointer Forums - Discuss Lasers & Laser Pointers
Jay

Thanks jay I will be buying one of these kits very soon

Sure thing, just let me know...






cust11, I sent your Micro Chrome basic kit and other items today. (Monday)

There are some good tips in my included instruction sheet. You can also use the 1st post in this thread as a 'picture tutorial'.

Hope your build goes well!
Jay

Jesse, I sent your Micro Chrome basic kit (and other items) Friday...

Let me know how you like it!
Jay

This kit is very well designed! I would not recommend it for a beginner though! As jayrob said.. this is a very small build and there is very little room. This is just what I was looking for!

-Mike

Jay, the E Z Focus adapter that you made for my MICRO CHROME BUILD works VERY WELL. It is a MUST to have for E Z focusing of this tiny build. Without it the 6X diode was burning my finger tips while focusing. Now, well the problem has been solved in an admirable fashion that only enhances the beauty of this little gem. The focusing ring does NOT detract from the overall look of the laser at all. Great design & well made as per your usual attention to detail & quality. Thanks so much for EVERYTHING Jay. This little beaut is the crown jewel of my BLU-RAY LASERS...............rob

Great to see good feedback guys!

Thanks for posting back...

Jay

You make it easy Jay, you're builds are the "Cat's Ass", so all WE have to do is tell the TRUTH.................rob

This Micro chrome kit was nice, but you can forget about it now...

The similar sized Stainless Steel 10440 kit blows it away! (for blu-ray, red, or green)

Check it out here:

http://laserpointerforums.com/f64/fs-stainless-steel-10440-kit-awesome-45919.html

TheGreatGerg, I sent your Micro Chrome 'Hot' option kit (and other items) today. (Thursday)

Set at 120mA's per your request...

Thanks!

TheGreatGreg is SO gonna LOVE that little gem, jayrob. Mine is STILL the finest little BR that I own, thanks to you.
@TheGreatGreg. I hope you know that you've just purchased the BEST little BR laser out there, IMO. rob PS Get an EZFocus Adapter or you're gonna have roasted fingertips. HA HA HA

Thanks Rob! Glad you like it...




cmak, your Micro Chrome 'Hot' option kit is shipping (to the specified address) today. (Friday)

'Hot' option set to 190mA's per our conversation, 405-G-1, and EzFocus included in the package...

Hope your build goes well!